Division in action

Let's now apply the division technique to…a common household appliance, a refrigerator.…You begin by listing the product's internal components.…Then you divide one of the components in one of three ways:…Functional, where you divide along any functional roles.…Physical, where you cut the product…or component on any physical aspect.…And preserving, where each part preserves…the characteristics of the whole.…Here's our component list:…Compressor, the door, door handles, shelves, drawers,…ice maker, light bulb and temperature control.…

Let's try a few examples.…Let's try dividing the light bulb into many smaller bulbs.…What would they do?…Perhaps they light up separate compartments.…This might help you see what's inside…better to know if the food is still fresh.…Maybe it would reduce power consumption.…Or perhaps the bulbs in each section…have different properties that enhance or…interact with the food in that section.…Imagine, for example, one of them is an…ultraviolet light that reduces bacterial growth.…

Let's try another. Divide the temperature…

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